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Best Microwave Toaster Oven Combos

The Best Best of Both Worlds –

By Kathie FitzPatrick

Cuisinart CMW -200 Combination Microwave and Convection Oven

Microwave Toaster Oven Combos –

Microwave with Toaster Oven

Microwave Ovens . . . we love them!

Microwave ovens are handy tools of convenience in any kitchen, and lately they’ve come along way. Traditional microwaves have been somewhat limiting in terms of functionality. That’s when it’s useful to also have a conventional oven, toaster oven and convection oven too. But the ultimate in convenience and efficiency is to combine the functions of these various ovens into one appliance.

You may review these amazing Combos, and still be bent on buying and using one or the other. If so, I have listed a few outstanding standalone models. But if you are curious about the advantages of that rare new breed, the Microwave Toaster Oven Combination, then read on.

Can you have the two in one? The best toaster oven combo you can find today does exactly that…it combines the functions of these various ovens into one. Fortunately, there are more than one. But choosing can be challenging. The best combination cooking appliances maximize convenience with features like multi-stage programming, sensor-controlled cooking, single-touch quick starts and delayed starts. These built-in functions enable you to prepare a wide variety of dishes in a single oven – almost effortlessly.
What Is A Convection Microwave?

Each type of oven functions differently. Standalone microwave ovens are in a category by themselves. But toaster ovens and convection ovens are similar in that they produce a lot of external heat. This requires plenty of space for venting something a standard microwave doesn’t typically require.

With any combination unit you’re considering, you need to be sure that you allow adequate space for proper ventilation. If you have a built-in microwave that’s expired and you want to replace it with the best microwave toaster oven or microwave convection oven combo, you can probably find one that would fit into the space occupied by your old microwave. But it should never be installed there. You need to allow for plenty of air circulation – a minimum of 3 inches on the sides and 12 inches on top.

What most people love about these combination units is that they can handle virtually any kind of cooking or warming. Yet they use far less space and energy than full-size conventional ovens. They’re much more efficient too – a key for busy people and active families today.

Many toaster combo ovens you to switch from one mode to another without stopping the machine and changing the settings. But if you’re not careful when using it in microwave mode, then you switch to oven mode, any spills that get splattered on the surface will get baked on. This makes it a little bit more difficult for cleaning – just as it does with a traditional oven.

All ovens need to be cleaned from time to time and it’s a lot easier to wipe own when the surfaces are smooth. That’s not the case with a conventional oven – nor is it the case with a convection or toaster oven. But they make life so much easier in preparing snacks and meals that they’re well worth considering for any kitchen.

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Best Microwave Toaster Oven Combinations

What Makes These So Popular?

The major appeal of these combo units is the multiple cooking functionality they provide. You can use the microwave to quickly warm or bring your food to a certain temperature as the oven preheats. Then switch to the convection oven function, which circulate air and creates a more even cooking throughout. It can even lightly crisp and brown the outside of a lasagna or casserole.

Best Toaster Oven Combos Reviewed

Let’s take a quick look at the top toaster oven combos and best microwave ovens available today.

Strawberries for garnish or bed of Spring Mix or baby spinach leaves tossed in light vinaigrette.

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In the gourmet section of your store where natural cold cuts are featured, buy the pre-cooked herbal chicken sausages, usually come in a package of 6.

In a shallow metal pan, line with foil if you like, place the sausages in a row with some room around them to spare. Cut strips of your favorite cheese, such as sandwich slices of pepper jack cheese then wrap around each sausage. Next use Pillsbury Crescent dough, carefully wrapping a strip around the sausage in a spiral fashion. Can sprinkle with Crushed Red Pepper if desired.

Bake on medium heat about 15 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Serve with cilantro sprigs and a handful of strawberries on the side. Alternate serving suggestion is serve on top of a bed of Spring Mix greens or baby spinach lightly tossed with vinaigrette.

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Toasted Imitation Crab Sandwiches on Faochia Bread

Toasted Imitation Crab Sandwich on Faochia Bread

This sandwich is a great leftover to reheat the next day!

What you will need:

One flat faochia bread from your grocery store or bakery.

I package imitation crabmeat

Shredded mozzarella cheese

Celery and onion minced

Avocado, ripe

Cilantro

Slice bread in half long ways to create a thinner slice for the sandwich. Cut up crabmeat in smaller pieces as desired put in medium mixing bowl. Add mayo to taste, minced onion and celery. Place crabmeat mixture on top of bread spreading evenly. Add avocado pieces on top. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Place in toaster over for about 10 minutes until cheese in melted and crust around the edges is starting to brown. Watch carefully and take out when all is melted and hot through and through. This is an excellent sandwich keep as a left over and re-heat the next day

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Quick Reheated Tacos

Quick Toaster Oven Tacos

What you will need:

1 package corn tortillas

Leftover taco mix from ground beef or turkey burger

Minced onion and white and red; lettuce

Shredded taco cheese

Tomatoes

Cilantro.

Optional, black olives and avocado.

In hot pan or griddle lightly oiled, fry tortillas turning to fry both sides 2 to 3 minutes. Put on paper towels. Put tortillas in the pan you will use for the toaster over. Spoon on leftover taco mix onto each taco. Add onion. Sprinkle on taco cheese. Bake in the toaster oven for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted and taco meat is hot. Remove from toaster oven. Add lettuce, onion, tomato. Also black olives and avocado can be added if desired. garnish with Cilantro. Quick and yummy!

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Classic Tuna Melt Sandwiches

Classic Tuna Melt Sandwiches

You can feed an army with these!

What you will need:

2 cans tuna

Minced onion and celery to your own proportions

Mayo

Two or more tomatoes

Shredded cheddar cheese

1 package white or white English muffins.

Parsley or Cilantro for garnish

Mix in medium bowl tuna, mayo, onion and celery. On baking tray in the oven split English muffins, as many as you need for your “gang” who are going to eat lunch . . . butter and toast on broil for a couple minutes until light brown. Spread tuna mixture on each piece of toasted English muffin. Top with a tomato sliice. Put a dollop of mayo on each sandwich on top of the tomato slice. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place in toaster oven. Toast on broil until the top on the sandwich is toasty brown. Serve. Enjoy!

And there is always PIZZA!

Here is my quick Toaster Oven recipe for pizza.

What you will need:

Italian flabread or Faochia bread.

Approx. 4 TBS your choice of pre-made spaghetti sauce.

Faochia bread, sliced in half horizontally and cut a large square.

Mozzarella cheese, and cheddar, shredded

Fresh Tomatoes – fresh basil – dry basil to sprinkle on top

Your choice of pepperoni or cooked crumbed sausage plus mushrooms

Green bell pepper – minced white onion- minced red onion

Place your sliced Italian bread browed side up on the pan that’s going into the toaster oven. Brush on red spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle on shredded cheese, add minced onion, sliced mushroom, thinly sliced pieces of green pepper, pepperoni or sausage; add thinly sliced tomato, sprinkle on dry basil. For vegetarian pizza, leave off meat. Put in toaster oven on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Watch until cheese is melted and sandwich is thoroughly heated through and through. Enjoy this quick version of pizza!